By default, cells formatted as a percentage display as many decimal places as you type in them. You can change this setting so all cells display the same number of decimal places. Show
Changes to decimal settings apply to both percentages and numbers in a selected range of cells. For example, if you change the format of a cell from a percentage to a decimal, the number of decimal places displayed doesn’t change.
If you format a cell that already contains a value, the value is assumed to be a decimal, and it’s converted into a percentage. For example, 3 becomes 300%. If a percentage value is used in a formula, its decimal number version is used. For example, a value that displays as 3% is used as 0.03 in a formula. Lesson 9: Formatting Cells/en/excel2013/modifying-columns-rows-and-cells/content/ IntroductionAll cell content uses the same formatting by default, which can make it difficult to read a workbook with a lot of information. Basic formatting can customize the look and feel of your workbook, allowing you to draw attention to specific sections and making your content easier to view and understand. You can also apply number formatting to tell Excel exactly what type of data you’re using in the workbook, such as percentages (%), currency ($), and so on Optional: Download our practice workbook. To change the font:By default, the font of each new workbook is set to Calibri. However, Excel provides many other fonts you can use to customize your cell text. In the example below, we'll format our title cell to help distinguish it from the rest of the worksheet.
When creating a workbook in the workplace, you'll want to select a font that is easy to read. Along with Calibri, standard reading fonts include Cambria, Times New Roman, and Arial. To change the font size:
You can also use the Increase Font Size and Decrease Font Size commands or enter a custom font size using your keyboard. Modifying the font sizeTo change the font color:
Select More Colors at the bottom of the menu to access additional color options. Selecting more colorsTo use the Bold, Italic, and Underline commands:
You can also press Ctrl+B on your keyboard to make selected text bold, Ctrl+I to apply italics, and Ctrl+U to apply an underline. Text alignmentBy default, any text entered into your worksheet will be aligned to the bottom-left of a cell, while any numbers will be aligned to the bottom-right. Changing the alignment of your cell content allows you to choose how the content is displayed in any cell, which can make your cell content easier to read. Click the arrows in the slideshow below to learn more about the different text alignment options.
To change horizontal text alignment:In our example below, we'll modify the alignment of our title cell to create a more polished look and further distinguish it from the rest of the worksheet.
To change vertical text alignment:
You can apply both vertical and horizontal alignment settings to any cell. Cell borders and fill colorsCell borders and fill colors allow you to create clear and defined boundaries for different sections of your worksheet. Below, we'll add cell borders and fill color to our header cells to help distinguish them from the rest of the worksheet. To add a border:
You can draw borders and change the line style and color of borders with the Draw Borders tools at the bottom of the Borders drop-down menu. Drawing custom bordersTo add a fill color:
Format PainterIf you want to copy formatting from one cell to another, you can use the Format Painter command on the Home tab. When you click the Format Painter, it will copy all of the formatting from the selected cell. You can then click and
drag over any cells you want to paste the formatting to. Watch the video below to learn two different ways to use the Format Painter. Cell stylesInstead of formatting cells manually, you can use Excel's predesigned cell styles. Cell styles are a quick way to include professional formatting for different parts of your workbook, such as titles and headers. To apply a cell style:In our example, we'll apply a new cell style to our existing title and header cells.
Applying a cell style will replace any existing cell formatting except for text alignment. You may not want to use cell styles if you've already added a lot of formatting to your workbook. Formatting text and numbersOne of the most powerful tools in Excel is the ability to apply specific formatting for text and numbers. Instead of displaying all cell content in exactly the same way, you can use formatting to change the appearance of dates, times, decimals, percentages (%), currency ($), and much more. To apply number formatting:In our example, we'll change the number format for several cells to modify the way dates are displayed.
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn about different text and number formatting options. Challenge!
/en/excel2013/worksheet-basics/content/ What is the correct format for percentages in Excel?The format should resemble the following: 0.00%;[Red]-0.00%. When applied to cells, this format displays positive percentages in the default text color and negative percentages in red. The portion that follows the semicolon represents the format that is applied to a negative value.
How to display decimal places as percentage in AutoCAD?Display numbers as percentages 1 On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the icon next to Number to display the Format Cells dialog box. 2 In the Format Cells dialog box, in the Category list, click Percentage. 3 In the Decimal places box, enter the number of decimal places that you want to display. ...
How do you show decimal places in Excel?On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the icon next to Number to display the Format Cells dialog box. In the Format Cells dialog box, in the Category list, click Percentage. In the Decimal places box, enter the number of decimal places that you want to display.
What is the default worksheet text in Excel?The default worksheet text is __-point calibri. To align currency symbols and decimal points in a column of numbers, you can apply the ____ number format. To combine multiple cells into one combined cell, which of following do you use? To copy a cell's formatting to another cell, which of the following can you use?
Do you have selected a cell with the formula Which of the following can you use to copy the formula to an adjacent cell?Simply do the following: Select the cell with the formula and the adjacent cells you want to fill. Click Home > Fill, and choose either Down, Right, Up, or Left. Keyboard shortcut: You can also press Ctrl+D to fill the formula down in a column, or Ctrl+R to fill the formula to the right in a row.
Where can you see a brief description of a selected function?Press the Insert Function icon. You can search for functions by typing in keywords and pressing the Go button, or select functions based on category using the drop down menu. Select a function. View the brief description of what the function does.
When you run the spell checker in a workbook Excel automatically check the spelling in all worksheets at once?To check spelling for any text on your worksheet, click Review > Proofing > Spelling. Here are some things that happen when you use the spelling checker: If you select a single cell for spell check, Excel checks the entire worksheet, including the comments, page headers, footers and graphics.
Where can you see a preview of how your work sheet will look when printed including headers?When you select one or more sheets and then click File > Print, you'll see a preview of how the data will appear on the printout. Select the worksheet(s) you want to preview.
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